2. What is the paradox of the boys' attitude toward the beast?

3. Why does Ralph call a meeting?

because there is disorder on the island the boys are not following the rules, making the island filthy, setting different places on fire, and not paying attention to rescue. He wants to set everybody strait.

4. Why does Piggy dissuade Ralph from giving up his position as chief?

Piggy discourages ralph from quitting because he knows that if ralph is not there jack would become the chief and piggy doesn't want this. Also jack would turn all the boys into hunters who are not interested in rescue.